Originally Posted by Jeromie
After putting way too many miles on my car recently, I'm finally moving to within biking distance of my office in Greenville, SC. Are there any tips or resources for planning a cycling friendly route to work? I suppose the best thing to do may be to take my bike out and explore the area, but I was wondering if those of you with more experience have any wisdom to share with the commuting neophyte.
Google maps is a good starting point, but nothing beats going out there and exploring your route, maybe on a nice quiet weekend morning. Don't be afraid to use your bike like a bike. When I ride to the library I avoid a busy four lane road by taking a much quieter route even though it means I have to do a little off road riding.
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